Adult Development Psychology | Qualitative Methodology

• The REP-S was developed by Oliver Robinson and Ilham Sebah to meet the need for preventative, proactive intervention to improve student wellbeing and mental health
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• It is based on a biopsychosocial model of mental health and wellbeing
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• It can be delivered face-to-face or online
a)in one day, with regular follow-up for a month
b)embedded within a module, delivered over a number weeks
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• Developed following a review of existing interventions and a qualitative enquiry into what students need and want by way of supported help in boosting their wellbeing and minimising stress
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• It has so far been delivered to over 700 students
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There are six workshops:
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Positive Reframing
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Goal-Setting
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Effective Social Support
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Assertiveness
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Breathing for Relaxation
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Mindfulness
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The structure of the training programme is as follows:

Research Findings
The below journal article and book chapter summarise research findings about the efficacy of the REP-S:
Robinson, O.C. et al. (2021). Evaluating the REP-S brief resilience intervention for students in higher education: a multi-study mixed-methods programme of research. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 49(5), 672-688. DOI: 10.1080/03069885.2021.1888372 (click here to view article online)
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Robinson, O.C et al. (2021). The Resilience Enhancement Programme for Students (REP-S):
Evaluating an Online Intervention for Boosting Resilience in Students. In J.Prescott (ed). Digital Innovations for Mental Health Support. IGI Global Books. (click here to read book chapter).
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